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Importance of Vitamin D for Cattle Health

Vitamin D – The Sunshine Vitamin Vitamin D plays a significant role in enabling high milk yield and developing stronger bones. It is also vital in regulating calcium and phosphorus absorption, which is further important for bone calcification. The details of this topic will be discussed in detail later. Through this blog, we will take […]

Key Feeding Strategies for Layer Birds

An ideally perfect hen’s hallmark identity in poultry is its health and productivity. What they eat directly impacts the quality and quantity of the eggs they produce. Therefore, any poultry farmer must focus on their overall feeding strategy. What’s important for farmers is to ensure that the layer feed formulation has a precisely structured composition […]

Common Types of Respiratory Diseases in Poultry

Respiratory diseases in poultry remain a key challenge for farmers globally, especially during the winter months. Addressing these issues is crucial for maintaining the health and well-being of hens. Factors such as poor ventilation, wet litter, dust, and ammonia are common causes that leads to respiratory diseases as well. Moreover, live vaccinations can sometimes trigger […]

Phytogenics: Sustainable Solutions for Animal Health

Phytogenics are taking the spotlight in the animal feed industry. But what is phytogenics? Why is it considered the future of animal health? Phytogenics, are heterogenous compounds, that were introduced to animal nutrition as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs). Due to the multifunctional benefits, phytogenics are winning the animal health care segments. Let’s […]

Wet Litter Problem in Poultry: Causes & Prevention

To avoid distress among poultry birds, we must ensure that they are raised in a safe and healthy environment where their nutritional needs are met. One of the biggest challenges the poultry industry faces is the wet litter problem in poultry. Wet litter in poultry can negatively impact your chickens’ health resulting in decreased production […]

Natural Remedies Steps Towards Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)

Natural Remedies, a leader in animal and human healthcare, excels in its products by formulating phytogenic solutions that harness the healing properties of nature. Our commitment to sustainability and adherence to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) promotes environmentally friendly and responsible farming techniques, ensuring the health and well-being of all through natural, effective solutions. We holistically […]

Growth Promoters for Poultry Animals: How do they work?

In the past few years, there has been a substantial growth in the poultry industry, thanks to several growth promoting strategies and appropriate disease preventive and control measures among the flocks. Growth promoters are substances that are used by farmers and livestock owners with the intent of promoting growth, boosting overall efficiency, improving feed conversion […]

How to prevent and reduce heat stress in poultry

Just the way humans are susceptible to heat stroke during hot climatic conditions, livestock also face extreme exhaustion due to heat, known as heat stress. High environmental temperatures are one of the most common causes of heat stress. In a bird, heat stress occurs when the core body temperature increases to extreme levels due to […]

Biosensors and their utility in animal disease diagnostics

Globally, infectious diseases are the leading cause of mortality in man and animals. Infectious diseases of both domestic and wildlife pose a serious health risk to humans as exhibited by the current ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These infectious diseases can be of zoonotic origin affecting not only human health, but also, animal health and production. Such […]

Broiler production and management

Broilers are birds of about 8 weeks of age of either sex with a body weight of around 2.1 kg which are reared for meat purpose. Broilers can be housed on deep litter, slatted or wire floor, or battery cages. Broilers can be reared as either a single batch at a time (all-in all-out system) […]

Respiratory infection in domestic animals and its management

The most common respiratory diseases in domestic animals are Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in cattle and heaves in horses. CRD is a general term for respiratory disease in cattle caused by a range of factors, singly or in combination. A major cause of economic losses, BRD affects the lower respiratory tract/lungs (pneumonia) or upper respiratory […]

Natural remedies for viral infection in poultry and farm animals

The use of plants as traditional medicine against viral diseases in the production of animals have been described and practiced worldwide. Common herbal extracts are used as antiviral agents in treating or preventing virus diseases of farm animals such as poultry, swine, and ruminants. Some of the common viral infections and natural remedies for their […]

Things to keep in mind while preparing for the Calving Season

Calving is a natural process that does not require any assistance. However, it is extremely important to keep yourself and your animals thoroughly prepared for the calving season as there are number of things that one must take into account such as the feed intake and higher nutrient demand. Be it winter calving season or […]

Winter Care Essentials for your Cattle

Now that winter is here, it is time to keep warm and safe from the biting cold, but this applies to your cattle as well! Extreme cold weather can adversely impact your cattle. Their health might get compromised and they will have trouble maintaining their normal milk production. Cold weathers may also lead to physical […]

Wound management in animals

Wound is any break in the continuity of skin, tissue surface and mucus membrane caused by any physical, chemical or biological agents. Therefore, it is imperative to take care of wounds, promote it’s healing and prevent it from fly infestation. Here are given the reasons of wound injury and wound management in farm and pet […]

How to take care of farm animals during rainy season?

In India, the agricultural sector still prevails heavily. The livestock sector contributes 4.11% GDP and 25.6% of total Agriculture GDP. Thus, livestock has become an integral part of the agricultural sector. However, livestock includes protecting animals from the weather and environment to maintain productivity. It is important to provide shelter to the animals from heavy […]

How to manage your poultry farm during the rainy season?

Now that you have read enough about how to protect and handle chickens lets read about how to manage your poultry farm in the monsoons. Poultry farmers are always keen to maintain their productivity levels during the monsoon and winter seasons. A poultry farmer or breeder generally faces immense challenges from all quarters known and […]

How to take care of your homestead animals during summer

Summer is finally here and the heat can be unbearable. The farm animals certainly feel the heat during these peak summer months. Several challenges such as dehydration, heatstrokes, and heat stress are common in animals, as they struggle to cope with the heat. Here are some basic suggestions to keep your animals cool during summer. […]

5 ways to keep your chickens cool during summer

Every year when summer approaches, it is not only humans who suffer various ailments and prefer to remain in the shade but also our two and four legged animals. Providing decent shelter, adequate water and natural food supplements will go a long way for them to be productive and profitable too. This blog talks about […]

5 common diseases in livestock & how to treat them

The modern animal farming seen today is directly linked with the environment with many diseases no longer following the traditional pattern. Animals especially livestock are now increasingly dependent on mechanical equipment be it for feeding, removal of manure and even milching. This has resulted in a change in the characteristics of animal diseases. We have […]